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Acer Aspire 9100 Owner's Manual

1. Specifications Microprocessor e Intel Pentium M 730 processor at 1 6 GHz or higher Memory e 256 MB of DDR 333 SDRAM standard upgradeable to 2 GB with dual soDIMM modules e 512 KB flash ROM BIOS Data storage e One 60 GB and above E IDE hard disc 2 5 9 5mm UltraDMA 100 e One internal optical drive e 3 in 1 MS SM SD card reader Display and video e Thin Film Transistor TFT displaying at 15 4 WXGA 1280 x 800 e Acer CrystalBrite e ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600 with 128 MB of video memory e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support e Dual independent display Connectivity e Integrated gigabit Fast Ethernet connection for selected models e Built in 56Kbps fax data modem e Three Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports e InviLink 802 11b g dual band Wireless LAN Audio e 16 bit AC 97 stereo audio e Dual speakers e Separate audio ports for headphone out line in microphone in devices Keyboard and pointing device e 86 87 88 key Windows keyboard e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device I O ports e One Type II PC Card slot e One RJ 11 phone jack V 92 56Kbps modem e One RJ 45 network jack e One DC in jack AC adaptor e One external monitor port e One speaker headphone out jack e One audio line in microphone in jack e One infrared CIR port e One IEEE 1394 port e One S video TV out port e One Audio Video in port e One PAL NTSC TV in port e Three USB
2. Click to pause playback Click gt to continue watching Click d4 to rewind or click pp to fast forward Click q to go to the start of the instant replay recording or click to go to the end of the instant replay recording Note Since the TV content you watch always lags slightly behind the live TV broadcast going to the end of the instant replay recording is as close to watching live TV as PowerCinema permits Recorded TV The Recorded TV page shows recorded files on the Recorded TV Shows page of the Videos function A thumbnail image shows the first frame of the file To play a recorded TV file click it The video will play full screen To return to the TV page click Stop For a description of the options on this page see Videos Scheduling Recordings To set a TV recording schedule click Schedule then New schedule In the page that opens select the Channel you want to record and the Scheduling frequency Set the Starting date Starting time and Ending time of the program you want to record Click Confirm schedule to activate the recording schedule or Cancel to quit without accepting the schedule Select Delete schedule to remove a recording schedule you have previously created Click an existing recording schedule to open it for modification To change the order in which schedules are displayed click Sort by channel or Sort by date TV Preview Click the TV preview button to display a wa
3. e The brightness level might be too low Press lt Fn gt lt gt increase to adjust the brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the 58 display toggle hot key lt Fn gt lt F5 gt to toggle the display back to the computer e Ifthe Sleep indicator is lit the computer is in Sleep mode Press and release the power button to resume Image is not full screen The computer display has a native resolution of 1280 x 800 WXGA for the 15 4 screen If you set the resolution lower than this the screen expands to fill the computer display Right click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full screen on the computer or on an external monitor No audio is heard from the computer Check the following e The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control speaker icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute option e The volume level may be too low In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume See Hot keys on page 15 for more detail e If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer the int
4. then select the disc from the list on the right you d like to watch When viewing DVDs the following special controls are added to the pop up panel e DVD Menu e Subtitle e Language e Angle The disc currently playing will be shown in the area above the list of drives This page is also displayed when you press the Stop button during a movie The buttons on the left side allow you to resume the movie from the point it was stopped restart the movie from the begin ning jump to the DVD menu eject the disc or go to the DVD Settings page DVD settings There are two types of DVD settings Video and Language Click the appropriate button to open its settings page Video The Video settings control the video output of DVDs VCDs Use hardware acceleration takes advantage of the special processing power in some graphics cards to reduce CPU loading when playing back DVDs and some video files If you have problems with video qual ity try turning this option Off 49 Select an output type e 4 3 Standard or 16 9 Widescreen according to your display preferences e The Letterbox option displays complete widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at the top and bottom of the screen e The Pan amp Scan feature is for DVD titles with a widescreen aspect ratio e Cinema vision is a nonlinear video stretching technology that produces minimal distortion in the center of the picture
5. e Stretch stretches the video display to the size of the display screen The Color profile option allows you to select from a list of color con figurations to change the overall color of the video content during playback Original uses the color scheme of the disc you are watch ing while Vivid Bright and Theatre add enhanced color to the video display Clear vision is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness contrast saturation lev els so that you do not need to change the color settings if the movie you are watching contains scenes that are overly dark or too bright Click Restore to factory settings to return the settings to their default values Language The Language settings control the audio and subtitle output of DVDs VCDs Subtitle selects the default subtitle language for DVDs when avail able The factory setting is Off Closed caption turns on the closed captions on DVDs This function displays captions encoded in the video signal that describe on screen action and dialogue for the hearing impaired The factory setting is Off Audio selects the default language for DVD titles 50 Album Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slideshow from any available drive on your computer Click Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Album main page The content area on the right shows both individual pi
6. fully charged battery packs e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer e Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials e International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally e When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adaptor power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer e If you are using the modem check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in 32 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of Learn how to protect and take care of your computer Security features include hardware and software locks a security notch and passwords Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the chassis of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Using passwords Pa
7. 1024 pixels E E E a l Identify Troubleshoot Advanced J Note Please ensure the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value 25 Acer GridVista dual display compatible Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen To access this function please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below ja unun EE 2 Double Vertical Triple Major at left Triple Major at right or Quad GridVista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently GridVista is simple to set up 1 Run GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop _ Normal Display 1 gt Grid Configuration gt v Double Vertical Display 2 gt HTriple Primary at Left A Triple Primary at Right OES FER E F Welcome to MSN com Micrasoft Internet Fxplarer Qa O d AG Emn hem Gree O A z 5 Azdrzas B http ffevew merear 3 Ble ne a Loolang Googe SE abod Eaton uoto A E Fu ite T ve price quote 2 or Trorerte 26 TEILE 27 Moving around with your notebo
8. 2 0 ports e 3 in 1 MS SM SD card reader Weight with battery e 6 5 Ibs 2 9 kg Dimensions 360 W x 265 D x 32 2 35 H mm 10 Environment e Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non operating 20 C 65 C e Humidity non condensing Operating 20 80 RH Non operating 20 80 RH System e Microsoft Windows XP Professional Home Media Center Edition e ACPI 1 0b support e DMI 2 0 compliant e Wi Fi compliant Power e 8 cell 65 W Li ion battery pack e 65 W AC adaptor 19 V 3 42 A Options e 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB memory upgrade module e Additional 65 W AC adaptor e Addition Li ion battery pack e Media player remote control 11 Indicators The computer has three easy to read status icons on the upper right above the keyboard In addition there are four indicators located on the front panel A Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated Scroll Lock Lights when Scroll Lock is activated D Power Lights when the computer is on m Battery Lights when the battery is being charged indicator g Media activity Lights when the hard disc or optical drive is active Wireless Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN 1 communication communications 1 Charging the light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged light shows green when in AC mode 12 Using the keyboard The keyboard has fu
9. 29 Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall Caution Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen What to take with you Unless you already have some items at home take the following items with you AC adaptor and power cord The printed user s guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 18 F 10 C allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature 30 Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adaptor for use at home With a second AC adaptor you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer
10. 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device 4 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty 73 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing c Operation in 5 GHz band The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LELAN Licence Exempt
11. DVD drive all drives will be shown Pictures and videos are shown as files with thumbnails and organized into folders To browse a folder click to open it To go back up to the folder above it click the Up one level button If there is more content than will fit on a page use the buttons at the lower right to scroll through the pages Advanced Settings There are settings in Acer Arcade that allow you to fine tune its perfor mance to your machine and your personal preferences The Settings page is reached by the Advanced Settings button on the Home page Use the Screen ratio setting to choose between standard 4 3 or widescreen 16 9 display Note If your speakers are not capable of outputting low frequency signals it is recommended that you do not select this option in order to avoid damaging your speakers Audio output should be set to Stereo if you are listening to speak ers or Virtual surround sound if you are using headphones Click About Acer Arcade to open a page with version and copyright information Click Restore to factory settings to return the Acer Arcade settings to their default values 47 Arcade controls When watching video clips movies or slideshows as full screen visual content two pop up control panels are shown when you move the mouse They automatically disappear after several seconds The Navi gation controls panel appears at the top and the Player controls panel appears at the
12. Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC 65 Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences betwee
13. Play to watch video files The Video page shows the video files in the content area on the right side They are organized by fold ers and a thumbnail image shows the first frame of the video To play a video file click on it the video will play full screen The pop up control panel will appear at the bottom of the screen when you move the mouse To return to the Video page click Stop Video Authoring Click the Video Authoring button to open the PowerProducer program PowerProducer allows you to finalize your digital video productions and burn them to disc Before you produce your movie using PowerProducer first gather or create its component parts video clips photos and background music You may collect raw footage yourself with a camcorder or other recording device or you may simply use files that you have on hand You may even have already created your own movie in a video editing software program When your movie is ready for production that s the time to use PowerProducer Because PowerProducer offers basic video editing tools your movie does not have to be perfectly polished at this stage PowerProducer s production functions include the following e burns CDs DVDs VCDs SVCDs and editable DVDs e erases rewritable discs that contain unwanted content e copies discs e defragments discs for appending video content 53 e burns DV content straight to DVD e sets chapters within video content e adds background mu
14. at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse Traveling with the computer When you are moving within a larger distance for instance from your office building to a client s office building or traveling locally Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when carrying it into the gate area What to take with you Take the following items with you e AC adaptor e Spare fully charged battery pack s e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling e Always take the computer as carry on luggage e f possible have the computer inspected by hand Airport security X ray machines are safe but do not put the computer through a metal detector e Avoid exposing floppy discs to hand held metal detectors 31 Traveling internationally with the computer When you are moving from country to country Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adaptor e Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling e Spare
15. better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 21 Ejecting the optical drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on press the drive eject button When the power is off you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the chassis of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available 22 Audio The computer comes with 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio and dual stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons The volume can be controlled by using either the dedicated volume media keys located on the front of the notebook or the hot keys See Hot keys on page 15 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume 23 Using system utilities Acer eManager Innovative Acer eManagement software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions At the press of the Acer Empowering Key the Acer eManager user interface appears featuring two main settings Acer eSetting and Acer ePresentation Acer eManager acer E Empow
16. bottom of the screen Navigation controls To return to the Arcade home page click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window To go up one folder level while searching for content click Up one level To return to a previous screen click Return The buttons in the upper right Minimize Maxi mize and Close have standard PC behaviours To quit Arcade click the Close button in the upper right corner of the window You can also click To PC Player controls At the bottom of the window the player controls used for video slideshows movies and music are shown The group on the left pro vides standard playback controls play pause stop etc The group on the right controls volume mute and volume up down Note When playing DVDs there are additional controls added to the right of the volume controls These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema section of this guide 48 Cinema If your computer came with a DVD drive you can play movies from DVDs and Video CDs VCDs with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade This player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player When you insert a disc into the DVD drive the movie begins playing automatically To control the movie the pop up player control panel appears at the bottom of the window when you move the mouse If more than one optical drive contains a playable disc click the Cinema button on the Home page to open the Cinema content page
17. computer on and off To turn on the computer simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the launch keys See Front view on page 1 for the location of the power button To turn the power off do any of the following e Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start Shut Down then click on Shut Down e Use the power button Note You can also use the power button to perform power management functions See Preparing the computer on page 28 of the AcerSystem User s Guide for details about power management You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover or by pressing the sleep hot key lt Fn gt lt F4 gt See Preparing the computer on page 28 of the AcerSystem User s Guide for details Note If you cannot power off the computer normally press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again wait at least two seconds before powering up Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it e Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator e Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F e Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields e Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture e Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer e Do not subje
18. design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs see Error messages below If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer See Requesting service on page 61 Error messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disc boot failure Insert a system bootable disc into the floppy drive A then press lt Enter gt to reboot Equipment Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS Utility configuration error then press Exit in the BIOS Utility to reboot Hard disc 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Hard disc 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service type error center 61 I O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service keyboard connected center Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service error center Memory size mismatch Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Exit in the BIOS Utility to reboot If you still encounter problems afte
19. eject the card 39 Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adaptor if connected and remove the battery pack Then turn the computer over to access its base 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover then lift up and remove the memory cover 3 a Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot then b gently press it down until it clicks into place 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw 5 Reinstall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adaptor 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer 40 BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the BIOS Utility press lt F2 gt during the POST while the notebook PC logo is being displayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS Utility activate the BIOS Utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen Password To set a password on boot activate the BIOS Utility then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find Password on boot and
20. 19 20 travel international flights 31 local trips 30 troubleshooting 57 tips 60 U universal serial bus 37 V view front 4 left 4 rear 6 right 5 volume adjusting 22 Ww warranty International Traveler s Warran ty 61 Windows keys 14
21. Aspire 9100 Series User s Guide Copyright 2005 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Aspire 9100 Series User s Guide Original Issue January 2005 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Aspire 9100 Series Notebook Computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated Other companies product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and b
22. Local Area Network devices Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS 102 The Notebook PC series employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site at www hc sc gc ca rpb 74 accr Beijing Acer Information Co Ltd Huade Building No 18 ChuangYe Rd ShangDi Zone HaiDian District Beijing PRC Tel 86 10 62972894 Declaration of Conformity for CE marking We Beijing Acer Information Co Ltd Huade Building No 18 ChuangYe Rd ShangDi Zone HaiDian District Beijing PRC Contact Person Mr Easy Lai Tel 886 2 8691 3089 Fax 886 2 8691 3000 E mail easy lai acer com tw Hereby declare that Product Notebook PC Trade Name Acer Model Number DL71 Machine Type Aspire 910xxx SKU Number Aspire 910xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives Reference No Title 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive LVD eae Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive TTE The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will con
23. ackup copies of non copy protected CDs in just a few clicks of your mouse Copy non copy protected DVDs too Audio create your own greatest hits CDs Create better sounding music in a snap Burn your favourite songs to CD so you can listen to them on any CD player Convert songs from 54 your music collection to MP3 and other popular audio formats Even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of your favourite songs and listen to them on your PC or MP3 CD player Data store files simply and easily Copy your computer s hard drive files for easy recovery in the event of a crash archiving your data on CD DVD eliminates the need for extra hard drives Video your world in pictures Turn digital photos into a Slideshow VCD with background music that can be played by most DVD players Bring new life to your video clips and share any event with your friends and family for playback on most DVD players You can even add customized menus to Video CDs and Super Video CDs For Specific details about each of these options consult the User s Guide or click the Help button to open NTI CD DVD Maker s help menu 55 TV PowerCinema allows you to watch TV from your computer Click the TV button on the Home page to show the TV main page The Full screen option plays TV content at full screen Press the Back space key or double click anywhere on the screen to return to Power Cinema When you watch TV additional buttons appear on the p
24. at any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another This equipment shall not be set up to ma
25. ct the computer to heavy shock or vibration e Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt Never place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close it Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adaptor Here are some ways to take care of your AC adaptor Do not connect the adaptor to any other device Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible vi Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If
26. ctures and fold ers Click on a folder to open it 51 Sample Pictures rs Up one level To view a slideshow open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view then click Play slideshow The slideshow is played full screen Use the pop up control panel to control the slideshow To rotate a picture in full screen click Rotate right or Rotate left You can also view a single picture by clicking on it This opens the pic ture full screen Slideshow settings To change slideshow settings click the Settings button on the Album page The Slide duration setting determines how long each slide is shown before automatically advancing to the next picture in the slideshow The Transition effects setting sets the style of transition used between pictures To add background music to a slideshow set the Play music during slideshow option to Yes The select music page asks you to choose music from your personal music library Click Restore to factory settings to return your settings to their default values 52 Video To open the Video function click Video on the Arcade Home page to open the Video Home page Note The Video feature is designed for video file playback of MPEG1 MPEG2 if a DVD drive is installed AVI WMV and ASF formats If you want to watch a DVD or VCD use the Cinema function Two options are shown on the Video page Video Play or Video Edit Playing a video file Click Video
27. e buttons Closed front view 1 Speakers 2 Speaker Line Out Headphone jack 3 Mic in jack 4 CIR Receiver lt 5 Arcade Media Volume buttons 6 Indicators power disc and battery 7 Wireless communication button indicator 8 Latch Hard yp Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones Accepts inputs from external microphone Receives remote control infrared signals For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs Light to indicate the computer s status Press to enable disable Wireless function Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications Locks and releases the lid Left view 1 Security keylock m Power jack ail ee El Ee Two USB 2 0 ports Qt Optical drive LED indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Connects to an AC adaptor Connect to Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type Lights up when the optical drive is active Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off Note The positions of the AcerMedia indicator eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the
28. either of the following occurs e the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged e the computer does not operate normally please refer to Frequently asked questions on page 57 of the AcerSystem User s Guide for details Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device An improper installation or unauthorised use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing For more information about our products services and support information please visit our website http global acer com First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and o
29. elong to their respective companies First things first We would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs Your guides To help you use your Aspire we have designed a set of guides First off the Just for starters poster helps you get started Just with setting up your computer starters AA The printed User s Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User s Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook It is available in Portable Document Format PDF and comes preloaded on your notebook Follow these steps to access it 1 Click on Start All Programs AcerSystem 2 Click on AcerSystem User s Guide Note Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer clicking on TravelMate User s guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader access the Help and Support menu Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your
30. ent The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product The CD or DVD drive s classification label shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE ADVERTENCIA RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS 70 ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING VEDABNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology mus
31. er recorded file when recording TV shows The Audio source option allows you to select your audio input source from a list of available sources The Audio mode option allows you to set your audio output as Mono Stereo or SAP The SAP Second Audio Program option is an enhanced audio signal that can be used to augment the main audio or to provide an audio translation or other information 58 Click the Restore default settings button to return your settings to their default values Channels The Channel List contains all of the TV channels available in PowerCinema By default all available channels are enabled To disable a channel in the list uncheck it Disabled channels are not available for selection when you return to the TV page to watch TV To move a channel in your Favorite Channels list click it then click the new location or use the up down arrow keys and press Enter The channel is moved to the new location in the list To rename a channel in the list click on it then enter the new name If no channel list exists click Scan channels Your computer will scan and list the available TV channels File type compatibility Cinema DVD SVCD DTS Linear PCM VCD MiniDVD TruSurroundXT SRS DVD audio Video ASFIWMV AVI DVD navigator SVCD M2V MPEG1 2 DivX requires codec MOV Flash BMP JPG PNG GIF TIF PSD ICO MP3 WMA WAV CDA Audio DVD audio SACD CD Note Auto media detection will only f
32. er as default but it can be reset by users To set the Web browser key run the Acer Launch Manager See Acer eManager on page 23 I 4 Internet browser application User programmable e eManager User programmable 19 Touchpad The built in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad e Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor e Press the left 1 and right 3 buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button 20 Execute Click twice quickly Select Click once Drag Click and hold then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Access context menu Click once Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Tap once Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Note Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad Also keep the touchpad dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the
33. ering Technology ee Acer eSetting A W x Acer ePresentation VO To set the Acer Empowering Key see Launch keys on page 18 amp Acer eSetting makes managing system settings and security ee easy Acer ePresentation simplifies resolution settings when W connecting to a projector 24 Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the two launch keys located above the keyboard Launch keys on page 18 for the location of the launch keys You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application Launch Manager WWW Internet Browser Add Delete c acer eM anager eM anager exe v Add Delete es Enabling dual displays To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook First ensure the secondary monitor is connected Then select Start Control Panel Display and click on Settings Select the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor highlighted in red below Finally Apply the new settings and then click OK to complete the process Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arangement of your monitors pey S 2 Multiple Monitors on OOKXKOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON Screen resolution Color quality Less g More Highest 32 bit 1280 by
34. ernal speakers automatically turn off 59 want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power cannot eject the optical drive tray There is a mechanical eject button on the optical drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the tray The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB 2 0 port on the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The printer does not work Check the following e Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on e Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communication software e g HyperTerminal you need to set up your location 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Modems 3 Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up your location Refer to the Windows manual 60 Please note on first booting your notebook that you can skip the Internet Connection setup as it is not necessary to affect the installation of your overall Operating System After the Operating System is setup you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup Troubleshooting tips This notebook computer incorporates an advanced
35. f beeps You are required to provide the following information Name eee Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase 63 Regulations and safety notices Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Star partner Acer Inc has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the device and receiver e Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice S
36. ff Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adaptor Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing An Aspire tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications Indicators Using the keyboard Lock keys Embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hot keys The Euro Symbol Launch keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Ejecting the optical drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Using system utilities Acer eManager Launch Manager Enabling dual displays Acer GridVista dual display compatible Moving around with your notebook PC Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to take to short meetings What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What to take with you ili ili iV o uyon hw a Lee 2B Contents Special considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax Data modem Built in network feature Universal Serial Bus IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot BIOS Utility Boot sequence Password Using software Playing DVD movies Power
37. he Sleep indicator is off the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on the computer has entered Sleep mode In both cases press and release the power button to turn the computer back on Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode for a period of time What to take to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for about 3 hours If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to take anything with you other than the computer What to bring to long meetings If your meeting lasts longer than 3 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to take the AC adaptor with you to plug in your computer while in the meeting room If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release the power button Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home e Check if you have removed all media and compact discs from the drive s Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head
38. hielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception 64 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque a l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this Notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit http global acer com products notebook reg nb index htm for complete documents Modem notices
39. ing ay on the Windows Start button it launches the Start ay menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions lt a gt lt Tab gt Activates the next Taskbar button lt AX gt lt E gt Opens the My Computer window lt AS gt lt F1 gt Opens Help and Support lt al gt lt F gt Opens the Find All Files dialog box lt AX gt lt M gt Minimizes all windows lt Shift gt lt Ja gt lt M gt Undoes the minimize all windows lt AX gt lt R gt Opens the Run dialog box Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context menu 5 15 Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS Utility To activate hot keys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination F11 F12 PrtSc Pause Numlk Ser Lk SysRq Break lt Backspace Fn F1 9 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 y Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer V eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key eC See Acer eManager on page 23 gement Management in the Acer eManager Fn F3 Y Acer ePowerMana Launches the Acer ePower set by the Acer Empowering Key See Acer eManager on page 23 Fn F4 Z Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode 16 Fn F5 Displa
40. ive hard disc peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles many power saving chores for your computer 43 Arcade Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music photos DVD movies and videos To watch or listen click a content button e g Music Video etc on the Arcade home page 1 28 2005 3 59 52 PM Arcade Cinema watch DVDs or VCDs Album view photos stored on your hard drive or removable media Video watch and or edit video clips Music listen to music files in a variety of formats Burner create CDs and or DVDs to share or archive data TV watch digital or analogue TV programs Optional Advanced Settings adjust Acer Arcade according to your preferences Note While watching videos DVDs or slideshows your screensaver and power saving features are unavailable These functions are enabled when you listen to music 44 Arcade Hot keys When running in the Windows environment the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine tune the features and settings of Acer Arcade F
41. ke automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service For modem with approval number PTC 211 01 030 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It 67 indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing Use of pulse dialing when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition Should such problems occur the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service This equipment may not provide for the effective hand over of a call to another device connected to the same line Under power failure conditions this appliance
42. layback con trols Record records TV content as a video file Previous channel switches down one channel Next channel switches up one chan nel Window mode toggles the PowerCinema program between a Windows panel and full screen and TeleText opens the TeleText function Video desktop replaces your desktop wallpaper with the video display and Snapshot takes a snapshot of the current frame of video The Recorded TV option allows you to view files that you have recorded from the TV See Recorded TV The Schedule option allows you to set TV recording schedules for later viewing See Scheduling Recordings The Settings button opens a page containing TV settings See TV Set tings The TV preview option allows you to preview available TV channels See TV Preview The TeleText option opens the TeleText function See Using TeleText Functions Instant Replay By default the instant replay function is enabled in PowerCinema To create an instant replay PowerCinema records the TV broadcast as a file creating a slight lag between the live broadcast and the TV content that you watch The instant replay file cannot be saved however and you cannot watch this file in the Recorded TV window You can navigate forward and backward within the file to create an instant replay or to skip over commercials Note One of your local drive must contain at least 2 GB of free space in order to enable the instant replay function 56
43. ll of TV screen thumbnails giving you a preview of each channel The TV Preview scrolls automatically through all of the available channels Select a thumbnail to watch the corresponding channel on the TV page 5 Using TeleText Functions This page displays TeleText listings with different kinds of information To return to the main TV page press the Backspace key on your keyboard To navigate within the TeleText function you can e Click the yellow or blue headlines to open the first page of listings on thecorresponding TeleText page e Click an onscreen page number to jump to that page e Use the keyboard number buttons to enter a page number directly e Choose the up down buttons on the remote to go to the previous next page e Click the red or green button to go to the previous next page e Press the Backspace button on the keyboard or the Back button on the remote toreturn to the main TV page TV Settings To change picture settings click the TV button on the Settings page or the Settings button on the main TV page There are two types of TV settings TV Signal and Channels TV Signal In the TV Source option select if your TV receives signals from an antenna or a cable The Country option allows you to select the country or region where your cable provider is located The Recording quality option allows you to set the quality of video recorded from TV Selecting a higher quality results in a larg
44. ll sized keys and an embedded keypad separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off 1 F12 Numlk Scr Lk Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric Fn F11 mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down Fn F12 when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications 13 Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps F11 F12 PrtSc Pause Numlk Ser Lk SysRq Break Ins lt Backspace Type numbers Use embedded keypad in the same way as the numeric keypad on a standard keyboard Type letters Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters in a on embedded keypad normal manner 14 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions F11 F12 PrtSc Pause Numik SerLk SysRqg Break Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as click
45. management Arcade Arcade Hot keys The Arcade remote control Finding and playing content Advanced Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Cinema DVD settings Album Video Playing a video file Editing a video file Music Burner Copy backup your CD DVD collection Audio create your own greatest hits CDs Data store files simply and easily Video your world in pictures TV Optional Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting tips Error messages Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW Before you call Regulations and safety notices An Aspire tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Aspire computer Front view 1 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displaying computer output 2 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs See Launch keys on page 18 for more details 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off 4 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 6 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that turn on and off to show the status of the computer s functions and components 7 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 8 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the Left and right left and right mous
46. may not operate Please ensure that a separate telephone not dependent on local power is available for emergency use Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future reference 1 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water 68 10 11 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a b
47. n F 1 On line help menu Fn F3 ePowerManagement with battery info Fn F5 Display toggle Fn F6 Screen blank Fn F8 Speaker toggle Fn 7 Volume up increases the speaker volume Fn Volume down decreases the speaker volume Fn gt Brightness up increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down decreases the screen brightness Fn Home Play press to start playing the audio track or video file Press again to pause Fn Pg Up Stop press to stop playing the audio track or video file Fn Pg Dn Backward press to skip backward to the previous track or video file and start playing Fn End Forward press to skip forward to the next track or video file 45 The Arcade remote control The system also provides a remote control for a convenient way to control the features of Arcade mode The images below show which buttons on the remote contol function in the different Arcade modes Arcade Main Page Cinema Mode Arcade ra 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Album Mode Video Mode 46 Finding and playing content Clicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature s home page The content pages have buttons on the left and a content browsing area on the right If a button shows one of several choices such as sort order the current setting is shown by a brightly colored ball on the left side To pick content click an item in the content area When there is more than one CD or
48. n the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified 66 Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval number PTC 211 03 008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance th
49. n your network aa 37 Universal Serial Bus The USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources IEEE 1394 port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 compatible device like a video camera or digital camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for details 38 PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer These cards should have a PC Card logo on them PC Cards formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular PC Cards include flash fax data modem LAN wireless LAN and SCSI cards CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details i ee 1 Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 3 Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button then press it again to
50. nd Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of Wireless LAN Mini PCl Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows 72 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device Caution To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons Auxiliary Main Note Acer Wireless Mini PCI adaptor implements a transmission diversity function The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually by users to ensure good quality radiocommunication 2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the
51. ng vi disconnecting 27 features 1 8 25 indicators 11 keyboards 12 moving around 27 on indicator 3 11 security 32 setting up a home office 30 taking home 28 traveling internationally 31 traveling on local trips 30 troubleshooting 57 turning off iv connections network 36 D display 71 hotkeys 16 troubleshooting 57 58 DVD 41 DVD movies playing 41 E error messages 60 Euro 17 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 57 front view 3 H hotkeys 15 l IEEE 1394 port 37 indicator lights 11 ITW See warranty K keyboard 12 embedded numeric keypad 13 hotkeys 15 lock keys 12 troubleshooting 59 Windows keys 14 L LEDs 11 left view 3 M media access on indicator 11 memory installing 39 messages error 60 modem 35 network 36 notice DVD copyright protection 70 num lock 12 on indicator 11 78 numeric keypad embedded 13 num lock 13 P password 32 types 32 PC Card 38 ejecting 38 inserting 38 ports 35 printer troubleshooting 59 problems 57 CD ROM 59 display 57 58 keyboard 59 printer 59 startup 57 troubleshooting 57 Q questions setting location for modem use 59 S safety CD or DVD 69 FCC notice 63 general instructions 67 modem notices 64 scroll lock 12 security keylock 21 32 passwords 32 service when to call vi speakers hotkey 15 troubleshooting 58 status indicators 11 support information 61 T touchpad 19 hotkey 16 using
52. ok PC This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories Save your work in progress Remove any media floppy discs or compact discs from the drive s Shut down the computer 1 2 3 4 Close the display cover 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adaptor 6 Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display then press and release the power button If you are taking the computer to a client s office or a different building you may choose to shut down the computer 1 Click on Start Shut Down or Turn off Computer Windows XP Or 28 you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing lt Fn gt lt F4 gt Then close and latch the display When you are ready to use the computer again unlatch and open the display then press and release the power button Note If t
53. optical drive module installed Right view 1 3 in 1 card reader Ak PC Card slot I m SmartMedia i PC Card slot eject button USB 2 0 port lt Accepts MS SM and SD card Note Only one card can operate at any given time Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card Ejects the PC Card from the slot Connects to Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera Rear view 1 IEEE 1394 port Network jack Modem jack Audio video in port Antenna port External display port S video out port Ventilation slots 4 Yen oo o es Connects to IEEE 1394 devices Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network for selected models Connects to a phone line Supports both audio and video input Connects to a PAL NTSC TV antenna cable Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector Connects to a television or display device with S video input Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Bottom view 1 Battery release latch Battery bay Hard disc bay Memory compartment Cooling fan Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack Houses the computer s battery pack Houses the computer s hard disc secured by a screw Houses the computer s main memory and Mini PCI Card Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan
54. r going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty ITW that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand An ITW passport comes with your computer This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized service centers is in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com 62 Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer write them down as they appear on the screen or the number and sequence in the case o
55. sic to videos and menus e offers custom menu layouts for buttons frames and backgrounds e captures from DVD firewire devices analog capture cards USB devices and files For help with authoring video refer to PowerProducer s online help system Music For convenient access to your music collection click Music on the Arcade Home page to open the Music Home page Select the folder that contains the music you want to listen to Click Play to listen to the entire CD from the beginning or select the song that you want to hear from the list in the content area The songs in the folder are shown in the content area while the left side has controls for Play Random and Repeat all The Visualize option allows you to watch computer generated visualizations while you listen to music When playing music the control panel at the bot tom of the page makes it easy to adjust the volume and control play back To rip music from a CD click Rip CD In the page that opens select the songs you would like to rip or click Select Clear all then click Rip now Burner NTI CD DVD Maker simplifies today s digital lifestyle by providing an easy and complete solution for recording data audio photos or video Now you can burn and share anything on CD DVD your music just the way you like it your photos your videos Even copy your critical data faster and easier than ever before Copy backup your CD DVD collection Make b
56. sswords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data e Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS Utility Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility See See BIOS Utility on page 40 e User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from hibernation for maximum security e Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from hibernation for maximum security Important Do not forget your Supervisor Password If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center 33 Entering passwords When a password is set a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen When the Supervisor Password is set a prompt appears when you press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS Utility at boot up Type the Supervisor Password and press lt Enter gt to access the BIOS Utility If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press lt Enter gt When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press lt Enter gt to use the computer If you en
57. t be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 4 907 093 and 6 516 132 Radio Device Regulatory Notice Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use Depending on configurations this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices 71 European Union EU This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R amp TTE Directive Art 3 1a EN 60950 Art 3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 Art 3 2 EN 300 328 2 Art 3 2 EN 301 893 applies to 5 GHz only E GC for 5 GHz List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Pola
58. ter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press lt Enter gt Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer Then turn on the computer again and try again Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS Utility 34 TEILE 35 Expanding through options Your Notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer read the following section Fax Data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56Kbps AC 97 link fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack t Warning Please make sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which you are working 36 Built in network feature The built in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the computer to a network jack or hub o
59. tinue to comply with the requirements r 2004 12 22 Easy Lai Director Date Qualification Center Product Assurance 75 accer Acer America Corporation 2641 Orchard Parkeay San Jose CA 95134 U S A Tel 408 922 2909 Fax 408 922 2606 www acer com C Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product Personal Computer Model Number DL71 Machine Type Aspire 910xxx SKU Number Aspire 910xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 2641 Orchard Parkeay San Jose CA 95134 U S A Contact Person Mr Young Kim Phone No 408 922 2909 Fax No 408 922 2606 Dec 22 2004 76 TEILE A AC adapter caring for v audio 22 adjusting the volume 22 troubleshooting 58 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 40 brightness hotkeys 16 C caps lock 12 on indicator 11 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD ROM ejecting 21 ejecting manually 59 troubleshooting 59 cleaning computer vi computer bringing to meetings 28 caring for iv cleani
60. trols that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e Ifthe product has been dropped or the case has been damaged 69 f Ifthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 The Notebook PC series uses lithium batteries Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend in the product specification list Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion 13 Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly 14 To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock use the AC adaptor only when the wall socket is properly grounded 15 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 metres 16 Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment 17 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Laser compliance statem
61. uilt in installation unless proper ventilation is provided This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those con
62. unction under main menu 5 Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one pressed the power button and opened the display but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator e If it is not lit no power is being supplied to the computer Check the following e lf you are running on battery power it may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adaptor to recharge the battery pack e Make sure that the AC adaptor is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet e If it is lit check the following e Is anon bootable non system disc in the external USB floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system disc and press lt Ctril gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt to restart the system Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the cause
63. use the F5 F6 keys to enable this feature 41 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay you can play DVD movies on your computer 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disc then close the DVD tray Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to enter the region code DVD discs are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD discs of that region only You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disc does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds 1 U S A Canada 2 Europe Middle East South Africa Japan 3 Southeast Asia Taiwan Korea South 4 Latin America Australia New Zealand 5 Former U S S R parts of Africa India 6 People s Republic of China Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive Please refer to the online help for more information 42 Power management This computer has a built in power management unit that monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse floppy dr
64. y toggle Switches display output between J the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Fn F6 Ea Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn Volume up Increases the sound volume Fn Volume down Decreases the sound volume Fn re Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn lt _ Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness 17 The Euro Symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States International United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard F11 F12 PrtSc Pause Numik Serik SysRq Break lt Backspace 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Hold lt Alt Gr gt and then press the Euro symbol at the upper center of the keyboard Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography fag faqi2 htm for more information 18 Launch keys Located above the keyboard next to the power button are two buttons These buttons are called launch keys They are designated as the Internet browser and the Acer Empowering Key Press the Empowering Key to run the Acer eManager Please see Acer eManager on page 23 for details The Web browser will open an Internet brows

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